Shouldn't Michael Redd start?

Question

I mean, just think about it. He can make three after three after three with the three point line being that close

Answer 1

When he's on, he can shoot as well as anybody, but he's known for inconsistency. And shooting is his entire game. Why should he start over Kobe?

Answer 2

Of course he should, he's getting cut from the starting line up only because of the reputation Kobe carries. Sure Kobe is a better all around player, but Redd is just more of a need for the USA team.

Answer 3

With SGs like Kobe, Wade, Peirce, and Joe Johnson, I was suprised that Redd made the team!

There is one thing that he does really d**n well: shooting 3's

But their are numerous things that he sucks at:

Athleticism

rebonding

passing

defense

stealing

blocking

explosiveness

He should be a 11th man for the team infront of Prince

Answer 4

Kobe is a better overall playe than Redd.

Redd is a great shooter and we all saw that last night against canada.

But USA doesn't need the scoring with a line up that talented.

Kobe is a leader, he is the best defender and that's what he's really doing.

Redd was hot last night, but Kobe is also a better overall scorer than Redd. You can't always gurantee that Redd will shoot like he did last night. But Kobe can score in more ways than Redd can.

Answer 5

well the reason why he don't start over Kobe is because Kobe is a all around player and he can be a play maker Michael can't handle the pressure like Kobe, Michael Redd is a all-star Kobe is a super-star that what separate them.....

Answer 6

I think Kobe should start, it would be insane not to start Kobe but i also love Redd's game. He is amazing and the best shooter on the team. Kobe can shot from anywhere on the floor and his all around skills will help the USA win the Gold

I could see

1 Paul

2 Redd

3Kobe

4 LJ

5 Howard

there is so much talent it is hard to choose but i have faith if anyone can do it coach K is the man for the job. He brings Duke together every year and its a tougher job in college because you have to recuit/devolpe a new team every year with all the player only playing one year

Answer 7

But that's all he does...

it's not all about scoring...Redd isn't as good as a defender, passer, or rebounder as Kobe...

Becides, Kobe is a better shooter when hot...which is often